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CKG → HGH
Which side of the plane to sit from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Three Gorges terrain and the stunning landscapes of Anhui province, including the famous Yellow Mountain and the island-studded Qiandao Lake during the descent into Hangzhou.
Three Gorges Region
Deep limestone canyons and the winding Yangtze river path through the Wushan mountains.
Enshi Karst Landscape
Unique sinkholes and jagged karst pillars typical of the southwestern Hubei highlands.
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Iconic granite peaks often surrounded by a 'sea of clouds,' visible as you cross into Anhui province.
Qiandao Lake
The 'Thousand Island Lake' featuring crystal blue waters dotted with hundreds of emerald-green islets during the descent.
Qiantang River
The wide, meandering river that leads directly into Hangzhou, famous for its massive tidal bores.
The right side is significantly more scenic for nature lovers. Try to book a window seat for a late afternoon flight; the setting sun illuminates the Huangshan peaks and the water of Qiandao Lake beautifully. During the approach to HGH, watch for the transition from the rugged Anhui mountains to the flat, water-rich plains of Zhejiang.
Chongqing Cityscape
Aerial view of the dense 'Mountain City' skyscrapers and the confluence of the Jialing and Yangtze Rivers shortly after takeoff.
Daba Mountains
Rugged northern ridges of the Sichuan Basin showing dramatic elevation changes.
Shennongjia Nature Reserve
A glimpse of the high-altitude primeval forests and mist-covered peaks in western Hubei.
Wuhan Metropolitan Area
The massive urban sprawl of the 'Three Towns of Wuhan' and the numerous bridges spanning the wide Yangtze River.
Taihu Lake Basin
As you approach the coast, the landscape transitions into a network of canals and the northern edge of the Yangtze Delta.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. This side is better for spotting the industrial heart of central China and the massive bridge infrastructure across the middle Yangtze. Look for the distinctive 'H' shape of the Wuhan urban layout roughly halfway through the flight.
Distance: 1,329 km (826 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min
Departure: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Arrival: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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